If you are curious about whether or not you could benefit from therapy, there’s one way to tell for sure: Are you breathing? Great. You need therapy. All joking aside, all of us benefit from therapy at one point or another. No matter who you are or what you have, the...
For many, the prospect of therapy – of having to open up and share your deepest most vulnerable self with a stranger – is terrifying. In fact, fear is cited as one of the main reasons many people who could benefit from therapy opt out, instead. However, the key to...
Being a parent is a flying by the seat of your pants kind of roller coaster, except no one’s there to ensure you’re tall enough to ride or strap you in safely. The teen years are notorious for presenting a challenge that’s felt by both parents and teens alike. There’s...
Aren’t you relieved? You didn’t have the deal with all the pressure teens face now, when you were growing up. Yet as a parent, you probably still experience it somewhat. You can empathize with your teen. Navigating the world is challenging enough for those of us whose...
Anxiety in teens is tricky. While a little bit sprinkled throughout the teenage years is normal, how do you know how much is too much? If your teen seems to be struggling, what can you do to help – especially if they aren’t as open with you as they used to be? For...
How to Handle Behavior Problems: Tips for Parents Your mind catches, and almost shorts out. That child of yours just hurled the F-word at you. Time slows down; you realize you’re in uncharted territory. Pausing, you know that your reaction is important…but what are...
